Underdogs

Joren Slaets, illustrations Kevin Cuyt

Wham! Bam! Slam dunk! A high-tempo graphic novel for active kids

Fluent writing style and numerous illustrations

Topical subjects: growing up in the city and bullying

Rocky is a small puppy with a big dream. He wants to become the best basketball player of Dogtown. However, bully Priscilla stands in his way.

One of her favourite hobbies is making Rocky’s life miserable. Unfortunately her other hobby is the same as Rocky’s: playing basketball.

When their basketball court is mysteriously being threatened, the unthinkable happens: Rocky’s team will have to work together with Priscilla and her friends.

170 x 210 mm | ca. 136 pages | 9,200 words hardcover | full colour illustrations | age group: 7+ all rights available

Joren Slaets is a television script writer for children and adults. He couldn’t resist a 1 vs 1 basketball game with Kevin Cuyt, who is just as skillful with his pencil as with a ball. Underdogs is their debut.